Why Private Tutoring is a Rewarding Job for Teachers

Most teachers don’t take up teaching for money or privileges. They become teachers because they want to empower the youth of today and educate them so that they can make good decisions and contributions in the future.

However, according to recent studies and surveys, levels of dissatisfaction amongst educators have been on the increase since 2019. Obstacles like the COVID–19 pandemic, demanding administrative duties and salaries often not reflective of experience are just some of the reasons why, and it’s a shame, considering they generally love what they do.

This is where private tutoring can help. Not restricted by hours, expectations or pay, teachers who take up private tutoring will reap the benefits.

Whilst many feel underappreciated and overworked in their day jobs, in an online tutoring environment, they can directly see the impact of their efforts, get ongoing support and work in a manner that is more conducive to a better work–life balance.

So, keep reading for our top 4 reasons why being a private tutor is such a rewarding job…

1. Inspiring Students

In the traditional, classroom–driven education system, many Australian students are falling behind in their basic literacy and numeracy skills. There are many factors that can be deemed responsible, from distracting peers and limited one–on–one time with teachers, to rigid curriculum standards that don’t suit everyone’s needs.

Getting a child or teenager to want to study can be challenging, but a positive and enthusiastic influence does wonders. Unencumbered by classroom requirements, private tutoring allows teachers to engage directly with students on the areas they need help with the most.

Private tutors have the time to encourage and motivate, to build confidence and to grow and expand their student’s learning capabilities.

If inspiring the next generation to reach their full potential and follow their passions isn’t reason enough, we don’t know what is!

2. Celebrating Success

It’s often hard for a teacher to see the fruits of their labour, i.e. be able to tell if individual pupils are progressing well or not.

With so many other subjects and teachers making up a student’s week at school, the short interactions they have don’t always give teachers an indication of how they are really doing, and grades and exam results are only representative of a short period in time.

In a series of private tutoring sessions, successes (as well as struggles) are upfront and obvious, and therefore can be addressed directly. It’s a great feeling for tutors to be able to support their students’ academic achievements and to share in their milestones.

Tutors can set reasonable goals, track progress and offer encouragement and congratulations when things begin to click and students really start to thrive. Further education opportunities can be opened up to them too as their interest in learning is ignited even more.

3. Getting Flexibility

Another rewarding aspect of teaching on your own terms is the flexibility and convenience it affords.

Being in charge of how much or how little you want to work is a luxury, and choosing your hours even more so. You can pick it up as a side hustle to your regular teaching job, or even go into it full–time if that’s sustainable and better suits your lifestyle. 

Here at ThriveTutors, teachers who sign up get a job with many perks. As well as choosing the days and times that work for them best, they also get to prepare their own lessons and customise them to each child they see. Students themselves are sourced by the platform and the managers handle all of the accounting, marketing, software and feedback.

It’s like running your own business and being your own boss, without the heavy workload  and stress!

4. Boosting Finances

Finally, another reason why private tutoring is so desirable is because you get paid for your time and expertise.

A common complaint of teachers is that despite being in a particular post or at a particular school for a long time, their salary has remained the same. Often years don’t count for much, and veteran teachers can very quickly find themselves on the same wage as a recent graduate. 

Tutoring is a great way to plump up and supplement your current income.

At ThriveTutors, the contract is a 60 / 40 one. Tutors receive 60% from every lesson they complete and ThriveTutors gets 40%, which goes back into running the company (the website, insurance & legal, expansion, investments, incentives etc).

ThriveTutors is a new Australian online tutoring platform created to suit students of all ages & skill levels. Contact us today for more information about our services!